Core i7-1280P vs Ryzen 9 5980HS
Core i7-1280P
Ryzen 9 5980HS
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1280P
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 5980HS
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-1280P | Ryzen 9 5980HS |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($482) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-P (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-1280P | Ryzen 9 5980HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($482) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-1280P and Ryzen 9 5980HS
Core i7-1280P
The Core i7-1280P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,043 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 9 5980HS
The Ryzen 9 5980HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,257 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i7-1280P packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 9 5980HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-1280P has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-1280P versus 4.8 GHz on the Ryzen 9 5980HS — identical boost frequencies (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i7-1280P uses the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 9 5980HS uses Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1280P scores 20,043 against the Ryzen 9 5980HS's 20,257 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen 9 5980HS. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-1280P vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 5980HS.
| Feature | Core i7-1280P | Ryzen 9 5980HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 20+75% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 3 GHz+67% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total)+50% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-P (2022) | Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) |
| PassMark | 20,043 | 20,257+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-1280P uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 9 5980HS uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-1280P | Ryzen 9 5980HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | LPDDR4-4266 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-1280P) / AMD-V (Ryzen 9 5980HS). The Ryzen 9 5980HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (8CU)), while the Core i7-1280P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 5980HS targets Mobile High-End.
| Feature | Core i7-1280P | Ryzen 9 5980HS |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon Graphics (8CU) |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Mobile High-End |
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